THE OCULOFACIAL SURGICAL ARTIST'S BLOG

San Diego oculofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Jean-Paul Abboud, shares his insights and expertise on topics related to oculoplastic surgery, cosmetic facial plastic surgery, eyelid lifts, blepharoplasty, facial aesthetics, Botox and fillers, and looking your best. He also offers tips on getting through your facial and eyelid plastic surgical procedure safely and with the best outcome.

Why Choose an ASOPRS Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon for your Eyelid Surgery?

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Feb 1
2 min

Why Choose an ASOPRS Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon for your Eyelid Surgery?

When it comes to eyelid surgery, choosing the right surgeon is crucial for ensuring the best possible results. While there are many qualified surgeons out there, one group of specialists that stands out is the surgeons of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). ASOPRS is a professional society of oculofacial plastic surgeons who have met the highest standards of education, training, and experience in the field of eyelid and periocular s

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What is Cosmetic Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Jan 29
2 min

What is Cosmetic Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?

Cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a common procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids to improve the appearance of the eyes and make the face look more youthful. It can make a significant difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation, and usually takes less than an hour to complete. During the surgery, an incision is made along the natural crease of the upper eyel

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Almond Eye Surgery and Lower Eyelid Lift (Lateral Canthoplasty and Lower Retraction Repair)

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Nov 25, 2022
2 min

Almond Eye Surgery and Lower Eyelid Lift (Lateral Canthoplasty and Lower Retraction Repair)

The attractive youthful eye typically has an almond-shaped appearance. The lateral canthus (the outer corner of the eye) is normally angled about 2 mm higher than the medial canthus (the inner corner of the eye). The lower eyelid normally rests just above the lower edge of the cornea (the clear structure in front of the pupil). Due to aging, genetics, or complications of prior eyelid surgery, the lateral canthus and the lower eyelid may droop with excessive “scleral show" (wh

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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Revision: Why you Should Trust your Eyelids to an Oculoplastic Surgeon

Jean-Paul Abboud, MD, PhD

Oct 3, 2020
3 min

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Revision: Why you Should Trust your Eyelids to an Oculoplastic Surgeon

There is a good number of patients I see in my practice who seek my expertise to revise poor outcomes of previous eyelid surgery and blepharoplasty. The fact is, complications are an inherent risk of any surgery. Every single surgeon in the world has had surgical complications or undesirable outcomes. A surgeon who claims not to have had a complication is simply not being truthful or has not operated enough to have had one. The risk of developing a surgical complication, howe

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